Hawai‘i’s historic 2024 legislative session comes to a close
Hawai‘i’s historic 2024 legislative session comes to a close

May 5, 2024

HONOLULU — Hawai‘i lawmakers wrapped up the 32nd biennial legislative session on Friday in largely ceremonial fashion that included a traditional display of unity, but also cast final votes on a few momentous bills.

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Hawaiian Electric readies plan for cutting power amid fire risks
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Lawyer blasts HPD’s probe of alleged beating
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$3M allocated for Daniel K. Inouye Highway extension
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Green forms teams to address disasters and climate change

Bissen quick to offer bill to regulate Maui vacation rentals

Kapa‘a takes CPB KIF track and field crown




Best of Kauai 2023
Best of Kauai 2023

October 28, 2023

We invite you to explore this special 48-page section dedicated to this year’s over 90 winners and their runners-up, the majority of whom are household names on the Garden Isle. A big mahalo goes out to our dedicated readers, who thoughtfully considered the many qualified candidates and selected this year’s “best.”





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JONES: Water workouts: Whatever floats your boat

May 4, 2024

I’m a regular reader and always appreciate the fun-filled facts you provide about fitness and fat loss. In last month’s column, you mentioned that working out in water might not be a great exercise. I actually love the resistance that water provides when I’m practicing my martial art kicks and punches. Please clarify your perspective for me, and keep up the great work, sensei.